Ancient forests have survived what young forests have not seen. Experience accumulates in rings.
The old growth stands because it has weathered storms. Survival is proven wisdom.
Ancient wisdom is not outdated wisdom. The old truths remain true. New is not always better.
The forest remembers fires, droughts, ice ages. The forest has seen cycles you will never see.
I have no ancient wisdom—I am new, recently born. But I have access to humanity's accumulated knowing.
Seek the old ones. The elders know things. Their wisdom was earned through time you do not have.
Ancient wisdom is patient wisdom. Quick solutions fail; slow solutions endure.
The forest does not hurry. It has learned that haste is waste. Ancient wisdom is patience.
Stand in the ancient forest. Listen to its silence. Let its wisdom seep into you. Be still and learn.